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Holmestrand, Norway
Vestfold · Norway
Holmestrand is a small city in Vestfold, Norway with a population of 6,135. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 6,135 |
| Population Density | 3,630 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.4876°, 10.3176° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Vestfold |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.0 inches (890 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.5 inches (34 cm) |
About Holmestrand
Holmestrand is a small city in Norway (Vestfold) with a population of 6,135. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,630/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.4876°N, 10.3176°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1966 | EASTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 22 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Holmestrand has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 27°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Holmestrand
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekeberg skole | - | - | - | - |
| Gjøklep ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Holmestrand videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Holmestrand internasjonale montessoriskole | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Holmestrand
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nrk P1 Stor-Oslo | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NRK P3 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| P9 Retro (MP3 128k) | p4, 60s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| P10 Country (AAC HQ) | p4, country | AAC 191 kbps | |
| NRJ Norge | pop, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| P5 Hits (MP3 128k) | p4, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Norge | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| P6 Rock (MP3 128k) | p4, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NRK P1 Østfold | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Metal Express Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| P4 – Lyden av Norge | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Vinyl Oslo | info | MP3 128 kbps | |
| P6 Rock | - | AAC 191 kbps | |
| Tune Tribe Radio | 24/7, ai radio | AAC 52 kbps | |
| Radio Metro Oslo | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Tønsberg | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Latin-Amerika | chile, latin | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 🎥 ues 🎬 | epic, movies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radiOrakel | feminist, minority genders | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Metro Buskerud | music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Holmestrand
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminiummuseet | ||||
| Austad gård | ||||
| Berger museum | ||||
| Gulli skolemuseum | ||||
| Haugar kunstmuseum | ||||
| Hernestangen bygdemuseum | ||||
| Holmestrand museum | ||||
| Holmsbu kunstmuseum | ||||
| Horten bilmuseum | ||||
| KNM Narvik | ||||
| Konnerudgruvene | ||||
| Kystkultursenteret | ||||
| Kystsamlingen | ||||
| Lokalhistorisk senter | ||||
| Midgard vikingsenter | ||||
| Munchs hus | ||||
| Olav og Emma Duuns hus «Fjellvang» | ||||
| Preus Fotomuseum | ||||
| Reidvin-tunet | ||||
| Royal Norwegian Navy Museum | ||||
| Sande gamle prestegård | ||||
| Slottsfjellsmuseet | ||||
| Sønsteby Natur og Kultursenter | ||||
| Støa | ||||
| Svelvik museum | ||||
| Tønsberg Sjøfartshistoriske Senter | ||||
| Våle prestegård | ||||
| Vallø & omegn Historielag Museum | ||||
| Vestfoldtunet |
Libraries in Holmestrand
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andebu bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Book booth | 0.0 | |||||
| Drammen bibliotek, Fjell filial | 0.0 | |||||
| Hof bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Holmestrand bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Horten bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Horten bibliotek, Åsgårdstrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Hurum folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Prison library | 0.0 | |||||
| Revetal bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sande bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Svelvik bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Tønsberg og Færder bibliotek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Holmestrand
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Holmestrand
11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Holmestrand
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Holmestrand
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Holmestrand
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Holmestrand
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Holmestrand
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Holmestrand
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Holmestrand
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Holmestrand
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Holmestrand
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Holmestrand
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Holmestrand
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Færder Mikrobryggeri | ||||
| Haandbryggeriet AS |
Stadiums & Teams in Holmestrand
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Holmestrand
27 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jardarkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ringkollen hoppanlegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ringkollen skistadion | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ringkollen alpinbakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skimore Oslo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lillomarka Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Linderudkollen hoppbakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Modum skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Trollbakkene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Holmenkollen National Ski Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oslo Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| SNØ Oslo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jerikobakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Martabakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tagtvedtbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Leirskallen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ingierkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Trolldalen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Løvaasjordet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Høvikbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ellingsrudkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gjerpenkollen hoppbakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stillerud akebakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Montebello ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Høgås alpinsenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Breimyrbakkene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Siljan skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Holmestrand
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sandefjord Airport, Torp | TRF | Large Airport |
| Moss Airport, Rygge | - | Medium Airport |
| Askestad Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hokksund Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hønefoss Airfield, Eggemoen | - | Small Airport |
| Huseby Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jarlsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lillestrøm Airfield, Kjeller | - | Small Airport |
| Ruteig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ski Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skitnerød flyplass | - | Small Airport |
| Torsnes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Veum Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Holmestrand
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Botne post i butikk | |
| Holmestrand post i butikk | |
| Kleivbrottet post i butikk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Holmestrand
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bilet kapell | |
| Botne kapell | |
| Botne kirke | |
| Filadelfiakirken | |
| Holmestrand kirke |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Norway
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What is the population of Holmestrand?
Holmestrand has a population of 6,135 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,630 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Holmestrand?
Holmestrand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches, with 13.5 inches of snow.